Author Question: Which superficial mycosis is generally treated with oral antifungal agents? a. Tinea capitis b. ... (Read 37 times)

silviawilliams41 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which superficial mycosis is generally treated with oral antifungal agents?

a. Tinea capitis
b. Tinea corporis
c. Tinea cruris
d. Tinea pedis

Question 2

A nursing student asks a nurse about flucytosine Ancobon. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

a. Flucytosine has a broad antifungal spec-trum.
b. Irreversible neutropenia and thrombocy-topenia may occur with this drug.
c. Resistance is common with this medica-tion.
d. Severe hepatic injury is common and limits this drug's use.

aham8f · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Tinea capitis must be treated with oral agents for 6 to 8 weeks. Tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea pedis may be treated topically.

Answer to Question 2

C
The development of resistance during flucytosine therapy is common and is a serious clinical problem. Flucytosine has a narrow antifungal spectrum. Neutropenia and thrombocytopenia may occur but are reversible. Severe hepatic injury is rare; mild and reversible hepatic dysfunction is common.